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Connecting 2 pc's, different OS
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:00 am
by slovatt01
Can you connect 2 pc's with different operating systems? eg win XP and win 98SE, to share the printer and broadband connection?
Re: Connecting 2 pc's, different OS
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:12 am
by eGoCeNTRoNiX
Originally posted by slovatt01
Can you connect 2 pc's with different operating systems? eg win XP and win 98SE, to share the printer and broadband connection?
Yes you can.. You just need to run the network setup wizard in XP then use the network install disk that it makes on the 98SE computer and it will set it up for the network.
eGo
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:16 am
by slovatt01
Cheers buddy, the kids will be pleased not to loose their games. lol
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:00 am
by slovatt01
Can you conect the 2 pcs together directly, or do you have to have a router or hub?
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:25 am
by FlyingPenguin
You can use a cross over cable between the two computers, or connect them both to a switch. If you're sharing Internet then you want a Dsl/Cable Router with a built-in switch.
Home networking tutorial:
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp